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Green Island

📍 Australia, Queensland, Great Barrier Reef, Green Island
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Quick Facts

Location
China, Taitung
Category
Sightseeing
Duration
Half day – 1 day
Address
Australia, Queensland, Great Barrier Reef, Green Island
Coordinates
35.7855, 114.9414

Introduction

Green Island is a coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef, about 45 minutes by boat from Cairns, a World Heritage coral island covered with lush rainforest and ringed by coral reefs and white sandy beaches. Easy to reach, you can snorkel right from the beach to see corals and tropical fish up close—an ideal first experience of the Great Barrier Reef. The island has a resort, rainforest trails and a glass-bottom boat pier; non-swimmers can also view the underwater world by glass-bottom boat or semi-submarine. Blue sea, white sand and swaying coconuts compress the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef onto one accessible small island.

✨ Highlights

01
Coral Cay Island
A coral cay covered with rainforest, ringed by coral and white sand, a World Heritage island.
02
Beach Snorkeling
Snorkel right from the beach, close to corals and tropical fish.
03
Glass-bottom Boat
Non-swimmers can take a glass-bottom boat or semi-sub to see the underwater world.
04
Rainforest Trail
Short rainforest trails on the island, feel the coral-island ecology.

🛈 Practical Info

→Transport：Ferry from Cairns marina about 45 minutes direct.
→Reef Care：Do not touch coral when snorkeling; use reef-safe sunscreen.
→For Beginners：Snorkel from the beach, low threshold, ideal first Great Barrier Reef experience.
→Sun：Tropical sun strong; sun-protective clothing and high-SPF sunscreen essential.
→Time：Half a day to a full day, incl. boat round trip.
→Opening Hours：Per ferry schedule (mostly day trips · reference)
→Transportation：Depart Cairns marina (about 45 min sail)

💡 Tips

• Green Island is easy to reach, an ideal choice for a first Great Barrier Reef experience.
• Snorkel right from the beach; gear can be rented on site.
• Non-swimmers can take the glass-bottom boat and still see coral and fish.
• Ferry schedule and fares per the operator's official.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Green Island?

Per ferry schedule (mostly day trips · reference)

Any practical tips for visiting Green Island?

Green Island is easy to reach, an ideal choice for a first Great Barrier Reef experience. Snorkel right from the beach; gear can be rented on site.

How long should I spend at Green Island?

A typical visit takes Half day – 1 day.

Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.